By Councilor John Martinez Sedona AZ (April 23, 2015) – Throughout the history of our country, men and women have been called to make a great sacrifice and give their time and sometimes their very lives that we might enjoy freedom, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. With every challenge we faced, we have risen to defend the nation we love and cherish. Well, men, it looks like Hitler, Hirohito and Company at last are in for a pack of trouble. They have the women of this country all riled up. And as anybody knows, when the gals play marbles,…
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Verde Valley AZ (April 23, 2015) – The wonderful volunteers from the Yavapai County Search and Rescue Team, whose membership has been instrumental in the success of so many rescue operations, have embarked on a community outreach campaign. The focus of this educational program involves wilderness safety and the critical components necessary to survive if lost or stranded. Much of the target audience will be our youth throughout Yavapai County as part of the “Hug a tree… and Survive” program which is a nationally recognized wilderness safety course.
Sedona AZ (April 23, 2015) – Sedona City Hall is currently featuring beautiful oil paintings created by artist David Haskell. The exhibit is on display in the Vultee Conference Room through the end of June. Please join us for the opportunity to meet and greet David and view his paintings on Tuesday, May 5 from 3 to 4 p.m. Haskell will discuss his work and be available for a question and answer period.
Jerome AZ (April 23, 2015) – Another great spring evening is in store for locals and visitors in this mile high mountain town. First Saturday Jerome Art Walk on May 2nd will be a party filled with art, music, refreshments and great conversation at the 20 galleries and studios. A free shuttle will whisk you from The Old Jerome High School to The Adorn Collection and everywhere in between. Walking the inviting streets is another easy option for art lovers. Jerome First Saturday Art Walk has become the best Saturday activity in the Verde Valley… at least according to many…
Jerry Stiller and Larry King among many featured in film debuting at Mary D. Fisher Theatre Sedona AZ (April 23, 2015) – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present its Premiere Series with the one-night-only debut of “Deli Man”, an award-winning new documentary featuring Jerry Stiller, Larry King and Fyvush Finkel. The film will show Thursday, April 30 at 4 and 7 p.m. at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre. “Deli Man” features more than 160 years of tradition served up by the Jewish deli owners, operators and fanatics who are keeping hot pastrami hot — a culinary must.
By Ted Grussing … of pure fun … most of the day beginning at about 5AM has been spent immersed in photo selection and putting together the Power Point presentation for the workshop at 10AM this morning and again Saturday morning at 10AM in Classroom B, Church of the Red Rocks. Topic is wildlife photography and the ins and outs of it; along with an ample number of my shots we’ll talk about techniques and see if we can bring your work up a notch or so. As with all types of shooting in photography, composition is of the utmost…
By Ted Grussing … same as I had last night … get to bed early and be in the air shortly after sunrise. Didn’t quite work out last night as I didn’t find the bed until 2:30AM and sunrise is before 6AM … had to do a fasting blood panel anyhow so will use that as my excuse. Tonight I will wrap the day by 11PM and know I will wake without an alarm by 4:30 … and I can drop ten shots of espresso through the kindly sweet taste of a vanilla latte … two of them actually, five…
Cottonwood AZ (April 21, 2015) – Meet Tatters, a handsome 2-year-old pit mix who came in to us terribly thin. He is now gaining weight and is neutered, had his shots and is good to go. Tatters looks sad in his picture, but he’s a happy guy! He needs to be an only dog, but is extremely loving to his humans. For more info, call Angie at 634-7387. Verde Valley Humane Society is open from Monday-Saturday from 10a.m. to 5p.m. and is located at 1520 W. Mingus Ave., Cottonwood, AZ 86326 (approx. 1 mile past the Cottonwood Muncipal Airport).
Sedona AZ (April 21, 2015) – On February 21, 2015, deputies were dispatched to the burglary of a vehicle while parked at the Loy Canyon Trail head near Sedona, Arizona, in the Coconino National Forest. The victim told deputies unknown suspects entered her Toyota 4- Runner while it was unoccupied and stole her purse containing $50 along with two credit cards while she and a friend were hiking. The victim believed the vehicle had been locked, but there were no signs of forced entry.
Jerome AZ (April 21, 2015) – The Jerome Chamber of Commerce has just finished up the list of homes for the most talked about event of the year, The Jerome Historic Home and Building Tour, celebrating its 50th year. Guests will have the comfort and shelter of Spook Hall and enjoy entertainment and seats while waiting for the shuttle to begin this wonderful tour.
Jerome AZ (April 21, 2015) – “Animal”, a collection of new pastels and poems by Susan Pitcairn will open May 2nd at Gallery 527 at the Jerome Art Walk, 5 to 8 pm. A frequent participant in the Sedona Plein Air Festival, Susan turns her artistic hand from landscapes to the “beauty and the beingness of those animals we use for food, which are every bit as intelligent and friendly as dogs and cats. Inspired by the life-changing 2014 film “Cowspiracy: The Sustainability Secret,” she and her husband adopted a pure vegetarian or vegan diet out of concern for the…
Sedona AZ (April 21, 2015) – Uptown Sedona and the Sedona Fire District (SFD) team up to save lives as a “Heart Safe Community”. To improve the location and accessibility of Automatic External Defibrillators (AED’s), Sedona Fire District recently relocated the AED’s currently in Uptown Sedona. The AED’s that were located in red boxes are now inside local businesses in Uptown Sedona. In place of the red boxes, you will now find signs that tell you where the AED is located. The AED’s are now located in the Oaxaca Restaurant, Felsot Building, Cowboy Club Restaurant, Pink Jeep Tours, and Canyon…
Verde Valley AZ (April 21, 2015) – Bring yourself/your family and your pets to The Verde Valley Humane Society on April 25th, between 11 and 3, and get a pawsome portrait by professional photographer, Dale Maas. 5×7 prints/CDs are $10 each/both for $20 and will be available to pick up at the VVHS May 1-9. All proceeds benefit your local animal shelter. For more info, call VVHS at 634-7387 or go to www.verdevalleyhumanesociety.org.
Verde Valley AZ (April 21, 2015) – Stephen “Max” Castillo, who has worked at the Verde River Greenway State Natural Area since 1998, recently retired from Arizona State Parks after 40 years of service. Additionally, Keith Ayotte is now Northern Region Manager, Wes Yeager is Park Manager at Jerome State Historic Park and Dan Tholund has been selected Park Manager at Red Rock State Park. “Arizona State Parks is indebted to Max for his hard work and commitment to the agency,” said Executive Director Sue Black. “Although we are heartened at his departure, Arizona State Parks is facing an exciting…
Minimal delays during work hours Camp Verde AZ (April 21, 2015) – Crews will continue landscape maintenance on the northbound truck escape ramp next week (mileposts 282 to 286) of Interstate 17, approximately five miles south of Camp Verde. Work hours are Monday through Thursday, April 20 through April 23, between 5:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. each day.